Q&A With Jennie Finch

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Q-5:Which recent players have you admired?

I really like Dontrelle Willis' pitch, he's animated on the mound and is fun to watch, he gets into the game emotionally. Randy Johnson is so mentally tough out there and his presence on the field is awesome.

Q-6:As a professional softball player, does it irritate you that softball is seen as secondary to baseball?

You have to appreciate it for the game that it is, it's a lot shorter of a game, it is seven action-packed innings with stolen bases and home runs. I think you just have to appreciate the game and not compare it to baseball.

Even though she's a softball pitcher, Jennie has managed to strike out Major League greats such as Mike Piazza, Albert Pujols and Larry Walker.

Q-7:How did being on the Olympic team compare to your college experience?

College was the greatest four years of my life. You go to the Olympics and it was just an incredible experience, you dream of that as a little girl and to be in such a healthy competitive environment was a dream come true.

Q-8:What are your future career goals?

I really enjoy [doing] commentary for This Week in Baseball and commentating on ESPN. I want to help bring our sport to the next level and continue on with the National Pro fast pitch league. I want to continue USA softball and continue to bring that sport worldwide.

Q-9:What is the one thing you love about being Jennie Finch?

Oh gosh, probably meeting the people I have met and the places I have been.

Q-10:What is the one thing you hate about it?

Probably just the traveling, not being able to see my family!

Q-11:Would you ever consider posing for Play..boy?

No.

Which recent players have you admired?

Jennie Finch: I really like Dontrelle Willis' pitch, he's animated on the mound and is fun to watch, he gets into the game emotionally. Randy Johnson is so mentally tough out there and his presence on the field is awesome.

As a professional softball player, does it irritate you that softball is seen as secondary to baseball?

JF: You have to appreciate it for the game that it is, it's a lot shorter of a game, it is seven action-packed innings with stolen bases and home runs. I think you just have to appreciate the game and not compare it to baseball.

Quick Fact

Even though she's a softball pitcher, Jennie has managed to strike out Major League greats such as Mike Piazza, Albert Pujols and Larry Walker.

How did being on the Olympic team compare to your college experience?

JF: College was the greatest four years of my life. You go to the Olympics and it was just an incredible experience, you dream of that as a little girl and to be in such a healthy competitive environment was a dream come true.

What are your future career goals?

JF: I really enjoy [doing] commentary for This Week in Baseball and commentating on ESPN. I want to help bring our sport to the next level and continue on with the National Pro fast pitch league. I want to continue USA softball and continue to bring that sport worldwide.

What is the one thing you love about being Jennie Finch?

JF: Oh gosh, probably meeting the people I have met and the places I have been.